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Optimising Leader Brilliance: Enabling Calm, Confident, Strategic Leadership

Estelle Read | Optimising Leadership Brilliance Coach | Bestselling Author | Speaker | Beee Founder
Imposter Syndrome
Leadership
Workaholism
Havening
Burnout
Self-Sabotage
Leadership Development
Growth Mindset
Stress
Parkinson's Law
The Flip
TOPACT Journaling
Perfectionism
Sani Ikos Group
Be Strong Pattern
Birth Order
Change Management
Pareto Principle
Mental Health
Leadership Qualities

Lead strategically with calm confidence with Estelle Read, Bestselling Author, Coach, Speaker, and guests. Optimising Leader Brilliance is the self-improvement toolkit for leaders ready to break performance ceilings and achieve next level results. Get science-backed strategies and mindset shifts to tackle imposter syndrome, workaholism, anxiety, and self-sabotage. We provide stress relief and burn... more

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In this episode of Optimising Leader Brilliance, leadership coach Estelle Read dives into science-backed, practical strategies to manage stress and reclaim control over your state of mind. Discover how shifting your inner dialogue can rewire your min... more

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Simone Jenkinson
Master of movement, community-driven creativity, former aerial theatre artist
Former Argentina-based production company Cuella (creative production and live events)
Episode: Why Creative Leaders Outperform — And How to Become One
Asterios Drosos
Food and Beverage Director, Sani Ikos Group
Sani Ikos Group
Episode: Leadership Calm & Magic: What Hospitality Teaches Every Leader with Asterios
Steve Pendleton
Author of The Flip, Turning Issue into Opportunity; leadership and development expert
Former Leadership and Personal Development Manager, Network Rail
Episode: How to Flip Leadership Problems Into Growth Opportunities With Steve Pendleton
Selma Delic
Operations Partner, PKF Smith Cooper
PKF Smith Cooper
Episode: The Outsider Advantage: How Being Different Made Her a Stronger Leader
Davina Ripton
Founder of Change Ready
Change Ready
Episode: The Illusion of Control: Why Leaders Lose People During Change
Dr. Lisa Riegel
Leadership strategist, author, speaker; neuroscience of engagement and sustainable change
Educational Partnerships Institute; Jackapar; author of NeuroWell; creator of 8C Commitment Framework
Episode: The Amygdala Hijack: Why Leaders Lose Control Under Stress
Ginny Priem
Master Certified Life Coach, keynote speaker, bestselling author
Episode: 1 in 6 People Are Narcissists — Here's How to Protect Your Energy as a Leader.
Sam Bagshaw
Content creator and advocate living with a stammer
Stammer Experiences (TikTok) / Ambassador for Action for Stammering Children
Episode: Leadership Lessons in Confidence and Courage: Sam Bagshaw's Journey to 1M Followers
Irini Tzortzoglou
UK MasterChef winner, retreat facilitator, entrepreneur
Irini Cooks / Retreats in Crete and Morocco
Episode: MasterChef Winner Irini Tzortzoglou: How to Handle High Pressure

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Estelle Read
Host of Optimising Leader Brilliance; executive coach, author, and speaker

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Why Are Leadership Qualities Important? 4 Top Traits Every Leader Needs to Succeed from HR Veteran: Rachel Rainbow
Q: How has the HR role evolved over the last 20 years?
There's a greater emphasis on getting people up to speed quickly, leveraging technology, and balancing rapid business demands with good HR practices to support sustainable performance.
Why Are Leadership Qualities Important? 4 Top Traits Every Leader Needs to Succeed from HR Veteran: Rachel Rainbow
Q: What are the top four qualities you look for in leaders and candidates?
The four qualities include authenticity, integrity, accountability, and the ability to talk without judgment, creating a safe space for the team to voice concerns and grow.
Why Are Leadership Qualities Important? 4 Top Traits Every Leader Needs to Succeed from HR Veteran: Rachel Rainbow
Q: What makes people brilliant in your view?
Rachel explains that brilliance comes from authenticity, openness, and the ability to be yourself while maintaining professional standards, which in turn fosters psychological safety and honest communication.
From Silence to Support: Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Mental Health with Martin Williams
Q: What was it about advocacy for you?
He shares that his background in drama and public speaking, plus a family influence of trial law, made advocacy feel natural. The combination of performing, presenting, and guiding clients through cases appealed to him, and he valued the autonomy of handling matters in the Tribunal.
From Silence to Support: Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Mental Health with Martin Williams
Q: What was the attraction to employment law?
Martin explains that his wife's difficult work situation pushed him toward employment law, leveraging his experience in people management and advocacy to help individuals navigate complex workplace issues. He valued the ability to advocate for clients and guide them from start to finish, which aligned with his interests in leadership and people management.

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Intense focus on practical leadership for high-performing professionals, with episodes centered on turning challenges into growth, fostering calm under pressure, and coaching teams through change. Guests span hospitality, transportation, finance, operations, and wellness, bringing real-world leadership frameworks, neuroscience-informed insights, and personal development tactics. The show consistently emphasizes actionable takeaways—from reframing problems and protecting energy to building resilience, authentic leadership, and better communication—making it a strong fit for leaders, aspiring coaches, and people-people managers seeking tangible strategies to improve performance while safeguarding well-being. A notable strength is the blend of... more

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